Ethnic Chicago
Ethnic Chicago

Author: Melvin Holli

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 1995-05-19

Total Pages: 660

ISBN-13: 9780802870537

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A study of ethnic life in the city, detailing the process of adjustment, cultural survival, and ethnic identification among groups such as the Irish, Ukrainians, African Americans, Asian Indians, and Swedes. New to this edition is a six-chapter section that examines ethnic institutions including saloons, sports, crime, churches, neighborhoods, and cemeteries. Includes bandw photos and illustrations. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Cultural Competence Compendium
Cultural Competence Compendium

Author:

Publisher: American Medical Association Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 472

ISBN-13:

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The ultimate resource in providing patient-centered care! This book aids physicians in examining each patient's cultural background so that appropriate, respectful, patient-centered care is always provided. It consists of an annotated list of resources such as policies, publications, and web sites regarding health care and communication issues confronting people from underrepresented and underserved racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups and those with physical or mental illnesses or disabilities.

Chicago Area Ethnic Handbook
Chicago Area Ethnic Handbook

Author: Timuel Black

Publisher:

Published: 2012-09-20

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780615691398

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The second edition, completely updated with six-county demographics (Cook, Lake, DuPage, McHenry, Will and Kane) historical backgrounds, immigration and migration patterns, cultural traditions, issues for the communities, special health concerns and more. Covers 37 of the area's most prominent ethnic communities, in individual chapters, each written by scholars and community leaders.